used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
assiduousadjectiveUS /əˈsɪdwəs/
marked by care and persistent effort
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
Carlo
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From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
put or send forth
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
gentlewomannounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/
a woman of refinement
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
Hugh
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From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
Irene
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From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
a female domestic
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
Minna
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From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
Métropole
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From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
necessitousadjective
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
done under pressure
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
vindictivenessnounUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/
a malevolent desire for revenge
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading His letter announcing his marriage with Irene had thrown her into a violent rage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
in or at the place that
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Minna had rushed to London, which she loathed, from Nice, which she adored, and was occupying a suite of apartments in the Hotel Métropole.
which person or people
From this reading She had stormed at her French maid, cast herself on her bed and wept, and then gone off to Monte Carlo, where she did her best to compromise herself with an Austrian banker who had been, for the past fortnight, most assiduous in his attentions.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The necessitous gentlewoman whom, for shrewd social reasons, Minna employed as her chaperon and companion had chosen to be shocked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And the cause of her journey was Hugh; wherefore she regarded him with feelings of more than usual vindictiveness.
